[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 188 (Wednesday, September 28, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60001-60004]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-24995]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-588-854]


Certain Tin Mill Products From Japan; Final Results of the Second 
Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, 
Department of Commerce.

SUMMARY: On June 1, 2011, the Department of Commerce (the Department) 
initiated the second sunset review of the antidumping duty order on 
certain tin mill products from Japan, pursuant to section 751(c) of the 
Tariff

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Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). On the basis of a notice of intent 
to participate and adequate substantive responses filed on behalf of 
domestic interested parties and no response from respondent interested 
parties, the Department conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review. 
As a result of this sunset review, the Department finds that revocation 
of the antidumping duty order would likely lead to the continuation or 
recurrence of dumping. The dumping margins are identified in the Final 
Results of Review section of this notice.

DATES: Effective Date: September 28, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Angelica Mendoza or David Cordell, AD/CVD 
Operations, Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230, telephone (202) 482-
3019 or 202-482-0408 respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On June 1, 2011, the Department initiated the second sunset review 
of the antidumping duty order on certain tin mill products from Japan 
pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act. See Initiation of Five-Year 
(``Sunset'') Review, 76 FR 31588 (June 1, 2011). The Department 
received notices of intent to participate from three domestic 
interested parties, United States Steel Corporation, ArcelorMittal USA, 
LLC, and USS-POSCO Industries (collectively, domestic interested 
parties), within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i). 
Domestic interested parties claimed interested party status under 
sections 771(9)(C) and (D) of the Act as U.S. producers of the domestic 
like product. We received complete substantive responses from the 
domestic interested parties within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 
CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). However, we did not receive any response from any 
respondent interested parties. As a result, pursuant to section 
751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the 
Department conducted an expedited sunset review of the order.

Scope of the Order

    The products covered by the antidumping duty order are tin mill 
flat-rolled products that are coated or plated with tin, chromium or 
chromium oxides. Flat-rolled steel products coated with tin are known 
as tin plate. Flat-rolled steel products coated with chromium or 
chromium oxides are known as tin-free steel or electrolytic chromium-
coated steel. The scope includes all the noted tin mill products 
regardless of thickness, width, form (in coils or cut sheets), coating 
type (electrolytic or otherwise), edge (trimmed, untrimmed or further 
processed, such and scroll cut), coating thickness, surface finish, 
temper, coating metal (tin, chromium, chromium oxide), reduction 
(single- or double-reduced), and whether or not coated with a plastic 
material. All products that meet the written physical description are 
within the scope of the order unless specifically excluded. The 
following products, by way of example, are outside and/or specifically 
excluded from the scope of the order:

--Single reduced electrolytically-chromium-coated steel with a 
thickness 0.238 mm (85 pound base box) (10%) or 0.251 mm 
(90 pound base box) (10%) or 0.255 mm (10%) 
with 770 mm (minimum width) (1.588 mm) by 900 mm (maximum 
length if sheared) sheet size or 30.6875 inches (minimum width) (\1/16\ inch) and 35.4 inches (maximum length if sheared) sheet 
size; with type MR or higher (per ASTM) A623 steel chemistry; batch 
annealed at T2 \1/2\ anneal temper, with a yield strength of 31 to 42 
kpsi (214 to 290 Mpa); with a tensile strength of 43 to 58 kpsi (296 to 
400 Mpa); with a chrome coating restricted to 32 to 150 mg/m\2\; with a 
chrome oxide coating restricted to 6 to 25 mg/m\2\; with a modified 7B 
ground roll finish or blasted roll finish; with roughness average (Ra) 
0.10 to 0.35 micrometers, measured with a stylus instrument with a 
stylus radius of 2 to 5 microns, a trace length of 5.6 mm, and a cut-
off of 0.8 mm, and the measurement traces shall be made perpendicular 
to the rolling direction; with an oil level of 0.17 to 0.37 grams/base 
box as type BSO, or 2.5 to 5.5 mg/m\2\; as type DOS, or 3.5 to 6.5 mg/
m\2\; as type ATBC; with electrical conductivity of static probe 
voltage drop of 0.46 volts drop maximum, and with electrical 
conductivity degradation to 0.70 volts drop maximum after stoving 
(heating to 400 degrees F for 100 minutes followed by a cool to room 
temperature).
--Single reduced electrolytically chromium- or tin-coated steel in the 
gauges of 0.0040 inch nominal, 0.0045 inch nominal, 0.0050 inch 
nominal, 0.0061 inch nominal (55 pound base box weight), 0.0066 inch 
nominal (60 pound base box weight), and 0.0072 inch nominal (65 pound 
base box weight), regardless of width, temper, finish, coating or other 
properties.
--Single reduced electrolytically chromium coated steel in the gauge of 
0.024 inch, with widths of 27.0 inches or 31.5 inches, and with T-1 
temper properties.
--Single reduced electrolytically chromium coated steel, with a 
chemical composition of 0.005% max carbon, 0.030% max silicon, 0.25% 
max manganese, 0.025% max phosphorous, 0.025% max sulfur, 0.070% max 
aluminum, and the balance iron, with a metallic chromium layer of 70-
130 mg/m\2\, with a chromium oxide layer of 5-30 mg/m\2\, with a 
tensile strength of 260-440 N/mm\2\, with an elongation of 28-48%, with 
a hardness (HR-30T) of 40-58, with a surface roughness of 0.5-1.5 
microns Ra, with magnetic properties of Bm (KG) 10.0 minimum, Br (KG) 
8.0 minimum, Hc (Oe) 2.5-3.8, and MU 1400 minimum, as measured with a 
Riken Denshi DC magnetic characteristic measuring machine, Model BHU-
60.
--Bright finish tin-coated sheet with a thickness equal to or exceeding 
0.0299 inch, coated to thickness of \3/4\ pound (0.000045 inch) and 1 
pound (0.00006 inch).
--Electrolytically chromium coated steel having ultra flat shape 
defined as oil can maximum depth of 5/64 inch (2.0 mm) and edge wave 
maximum of 5/64 inch (2.0 mm) and no wave to penetrate more than 2.0 
inches (51.0 mm) from the strip edge and coilset or curling 
requirements of average maximum of 5/64 inch (2.0 mm) (based on six 
readings, three across each cut edge of a 24 inches (61 cm) long sample 
with no single reading exceeding 4/32 inch (3.2 mm) and no more than 
two readings at 4/32 inch (3.2 mm)) and (for 85 pound base box item 
only: Crossbuckle maximums of 0.001 inch (0.0025 mm) average having no 
reading above 0.005 inch (0.127 mm)), with a camber maximum of \1/4\ 
inch (6.3 mm) per 20 feet (6.1 meters), capable of being bent 120 
degrees on a 0.002 inch radius without cracking, with a chromium 
coating weight of metallic chromium at 100 mg/m\2\ and chromium oxide 
of 10 mg/m\2\, with a chemistry of 0.13% maximum carbon, 0.60% maximum 
manganese, 0.15% maximum silicon, 0.20% maximum copper, 0.04% maximum 
phosphorous, 0.05% maximum sulfur, and 0.20% maximum aluminum, with a 
surface finish of Stone Finish 7C, with a DOS-A oil at an aim level of 
2 mg/square meter, with not more than 15 inclusions/foreign matter in 
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(4.6 meters) (with inclusions not to exceed 1/32 inch (0.8 mm) in width 
and 3/64 inch (1.2 mm) in length), with thickness/temper combinations 
of either 60 pound base box (0.0066 inch) double reduced CADR8 temper 
in widths of 25.00 inches, 27.00 inches, 27.50 inches, 28.00 inches, 
28.25 inches, 28.50 inches, 29.50 inches, 29.75 inches, 30.25 inches, 
31.00 inches, 32.75 inches, 33.75 inches, 35.75 inches, 36.25 inches, 
39.00 inches, or 43.00 inches, or 85 pound base box (0.0094 inch) 
single reduced CAT4 temper in widths of 25.00 inches, 27.00 inches, 
28.00 inches, 30.00 inches, 33.00 inches, 33.75 inches, 35.75 inches, 
36.25 inches, or 43.00 inches, with width tolerance of 1/8 
inch, with a thickness tolerance of 0.0005 inch, with a 
maximum coil weight of 20,000 pounds (9071.0 kg), with a minimum coil 
weight of 18,000 pounds (8164.8 kg) with a coil inside diameter of 16 
inches (40.64 cm) with a steel core, with a coil maximum outside 
diameter of 59.5 inches (151.13 cm), with a maximum of one weld 
(identified with a paper flag) per coil, with a surface free of 
scratches, holes, and rust.
--Electrolytically tin coated steel having differential coating with 
1.00 pound/base box equivalent on the heavy side, with varied coating 
equivalents in the lighter side (detailed below), with a continuous 
cast steel chemistry of type MR, with a surface finish of type 7B or 
7C, with a surface passivation of 0.7 mg/square foot of chromium 
applied as a cathodic dichromate treatment, with coil form having 
restricted oil film weights of 0.3-0.4 grams/base box of type DOS-A 
oil, coil inside diameter ranging from 15.5 to 17 inches, coil outside 
diameter of a maximum 64 inches, with a maximum coil weight of 25,000 
pounds, and with temper/coating/dimension combinations of: (1) CAT4 
temper, 1.00/.050 pound/base box coating, 70 pound/base box (0.0077 
inch) thickness, and 33.1875 inch ordered width; or (2) CAT5 temper, 
1.00/0.50 pound/base box coating, 75 pound/base box (0.0082 inch) 
thickness, and 34.9375 inch or 34.1875 inch ordered width; or (3) CAT5 
temper, 1.00/0.50 pound/base box coating, 107 pound/base box (0.0118 
inch) thickness, and 30.5625 inch or 35.5625 inch ordered width; or (4) 
CADR8 temper, 1.00/0.50 pound/base box coating, 85 pound/base box 
(0.0093 inch) thickness, and 35.5625 inch ordered width; or (5) CADR8 
temper, 1.00/0.25 pound/base box coating, 60 pound/base box (0.0066 
inch) thickness, and 35.9375 inch ordered width; or (6) CADR8 temper, 
1.00/0.25 pound/base box coating, 70 pound/base box (0.0077 inch) 
thickness, and 32.9375 inch, 33.125 inch, or 35.1875 inch ordered 
width.
--Electrolytically tin coated steel having differential coating with 
1.00 pound/base box equivalent on the heavy side, with varied coating 
equivalents on the lighter side (detailed below), with a continuous 
cast steel chemistry of type MR, with a surface finish of type 7B or 
7C, with a surface passivation of 0.5 mg/square foot of chromium 
applied as a cathodic dichromate treatment, with ultra flat scroll cut 
sheet form, with CAT5 temper with 1.00/0.10 pound/base box coating, 
with a lithograph logo printed in a uniform pattern on the 0.10 pound 
coating side with a clear protective coat, with both sides waxed to a 
level of 15-20 mg/216 sq. in., with ordered dimension combinations of 
(1) 75 pound/base box (0.0082 inch) thickness and 34.9375 inch x 31.748 
inch scroll cut dimensions; or (2) 75 pound/base box (0.0082 inch) 
thickness and 34.1875 inch x 29.076 inch scroll cut dimensions; or (3) 
107 pound/base box (0.0118 inch) thickness and 30.5625 inch x 34.125 
inch scroll cut dimension.
--Tin-free steel coated with a metallic chromium layer between 100-200 
mg/m\2\ and a chromium oxide layer between 5-30 mg/m\2\; chemical 
composition of 0.05% maximum carbon, 0.03% maximum silicon, 0.60% 
maximum manganese, 0.02% maximum phosphorous, and 0.02% maximum sulfur; 
magnetic flux density (``Br'') of 10 kg minimum and a coercive force 
(``Hc'') of 3.8 Oe minimum.
--Tin-free steel laminated on one or both sides of the surface with a 
polyester film, consisting of two layers (an amorphous layer and an 
outer crystal layer), that contains no more than the indicated amounts 
of the following environmental hormones: 1 mg/kg BADGE (BisPhenol--A 
Di-glycidyl Ether), 1 mg/kg BFDGE (BisPhenol--F Di-glycidyl Ether), and 
3 mg/kg BPA (BisPhenol--A).

    The merchandise subject to the order is classified in the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), under HTSUS 
subheadings 7210.11.0000, 7210.12.0000, 7210.50.0000, 7212.10.0000, and 
7212.50.0000 if of non-alloy steel and under HTSUS subheadings 
7225.99.0090, and 7226.99.0180 if of alloy steel. Although the 
subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, our 
written description of the scope of the order is dispositive.

Analysis of Comments Received

    All issues raised in this sunset review are addressed in the 
``Issues and Decision Memorandum'' from Christian Marsh, Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, 
to Ronald K. Lorentzen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import 
Administration, dated September 29, 2011 (Decision Memorandum), which 
is hereby adopted by this notice. The issues discussed in the Decision 
Memorandum include the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of 
dumping and the magnitude of the margin likely to prevail if the order 
were revoked. Parties can find a complete discussion of all issues 
raised in this sunset review and the corresponding recommendations in 
this public memorandum, which is on file in the Central Records Unit of 
the main Department building.
    In addition, a complete version of the Decision Memorandum can be 
accessed directly on the Web at http://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn. The paper 
copy and electronic version of the Decision Memorandum are identical in 
content.

Final Results of Review

    We determine that revocation of the antidumping duty order on 
certain tin mill products from Japan would likely lead to continuation 
or recurrence of dumping at the following percentage weighted-average 
margins:

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                                                              Weighted-
                                                               average
                  Manufacturers/exporters                       margin
                                                              (percent)
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Kawasaki Steel Corporation.................................        95.29
Nippon Steel Corporation...................................        95.29
NKK Corporation............................................        95.29
Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd........................................        95.29
All Others.................................................        32.52
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    This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to 
administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility 
concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information 
disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely 
notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or 
conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to 
comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is 
subject to sanction.

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    We are issuing and publishing the results and notice in accordance 
with sections 751(c), 752, and 777(i)(1) of the Act.

    Dated: September 21, 2011.
Ronald K. Lorentzen,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
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